Ancient Egyptian shabti dated 1550 – 1069 BC

A wooden shabti. Its arms are crossed over its chest holding hoes. Mummiform body, face framed with tripartite wig, painted black. Torso once painted yellow, with a column of text down the body also painted on yellow background. The bag on the back is yellow with red detail. Remains of the white plaster preparing layer around the face and upper torso

Ancient Egyptian shabti dated 1550 – 1069 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:2009.11.73
  • Material: wood
  • Culture: Dynasty 18 - 20
  • Period: New Kingdom
  • Dated: 1550 - 1069 BC
  • Object name: shabti
  • Dimensions: Length: 199mm , Width: 49mm , Depth: 37mm